OBJECTIVES: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are precursor lesions of
pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a mathematical concept whose …

Background and Aims Ulcerative colitis is the most frequent type of inflammatory bowel
disease and is characterized by colonic epithelial cell damage. Although involvement of …

The diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions remains challenging. This study aimed to
investigate the diagnostic ability of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cytology, and artificial …

Background To provide updates on clinical practice of acute pancreatitis (AP) in Japan, we
conducted a nationwide epidemiological survey. Methods This study consisted of a two-…

Background and Aims Although the technique of endoscopic ultrasound‐guided
choledochoduodenostomy (EUS‐CDS) is becoming standardized, its safety issues have not been …

Background and Aim Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS‐HGS) is
performed as an alternative to the percutaneous or surgical approach. Despite high success …

Background Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) possess autoantibodies
against biliary epithelial cells. However, the target molecules remain unknown. Methods The …

The prognosis of gallbladder cancer (GBC) remains poor, and a better understanding of
GBC molecular mechanisms is important. Genome sequencing of human GBC has …

Background Accurate preoperative assessment of the longitudinal extension of perihilar
cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) is essential for treatment planning. Mapping biopsies for PHCC …

Background and Aim In chronic pancreatitis ( CP ) patients, diagnosis of small pancreatic
lesions by endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspiration ( EUS ‐ FNA ) is challenging. …